It has been held by the Supreme Court in several cases including Maneka Gandhi case that pre-decisional hearing in all cases is not mandatory. Even the post-decisional hearing in some cases is a good substitute. Which one of the following correctly states the law relating to post-decisional hearing?

A. The pre-decisional hearing may frustrate the very purpose of taking action and thus pre-decisional hearing is not required

B. Post-decisional hearing serves no useful purpose

C. Post-decisional hearing may be useful in some cases depending on the facts and circumstances of a case

D. Post decisional hearing can be a substitute for pre-decisional hearing in all cases

Answer: Option A